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Cheapest Available Santa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,588. Park City View in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,588
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
BROADWAY PLAZA1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D)1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA and Nearby

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa area is the $2.77 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,521. The second greatest value Santa apartment is the Classic 3x2.5 Model at La Veta Grand starting at $3,445 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Old Towne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nineteen013 Bed / 2.0 Bath3BR,2BA$2.77
La Veta GrandClassic 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.65
850 N. Van Ness Ave.2BD x 1 BA2BR,1BA$3.17
BROADWAY PLAZA2 Bedroom, 1 1/4 Bath (C)2BR,1BA$3.07
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 UB1BR,1BA$2.78
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Private Garage - Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.11
106 Villa Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan A1BR,1BA$3.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $5,901. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa ranging from $1,500 to $9,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa ranges from $1,500 to $9,250 with an average monthly rent of $5,254.

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